Adam_B
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Got a letter saying someone has applied for the logbook and there just checking its not been stolen or whatever. What else would you want the log book for other than to get it road legal again?
Thing is there was a LOT of damage to it, fixing it would cost a fortune! All the front end needed replacing inc clam, lights, crash box, rad etc and then the pedal box was ripped out of the bulkhead as well ]
[Edited on 03-03-2009 by Adam_B]
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DaveyLC
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was it recorded? if not they are probably ringing something..
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Colin
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Probably, theres no other reason!!
The insurance company would sell it on. Happened to my mates BMW, smashed it & it passed him on the motorway a few months later.
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Adam_B
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what do you mean recorded? I claimed for the car on my insurance.
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DaveyLC
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But was is category recorded? if so to what level?
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Adam_B
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No idea.
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DaveyLC
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You should ask them.. I'd want to know why the car is still registered in my name if they wrote it off.
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Graeme
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will be put back on the road then.
either a bodyshop has bought it, someone has sourced 2nd hand parts or someone has bought with no idea how much it is gona cost them to repair it.
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DaveyLC
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...Or someone is ringing it.
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richc
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quote: Originally posted by DaveyLC
...Or someone is ringing it.
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Adam_B
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Random thought, could i say its been nicked and then get it back for free?
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Colin
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What does the letter say? Does it ask you to do anything or just to inform you?
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Adam_B
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says just ignore it unless its been robbed or i still have the car, i have 14 days to tell them otherwise.
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aaronc190
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what do ye mean by ringing it?
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deano87
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And who is the letter from? Your insurance company or the DVLA?
u2u pow. He crashed his Ibiza which was a Cat C write off, therefore the insurance gave him a cash/monetary pay out. I think it was then put back on the road.
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Ste
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text the reg plate to 83600 and it will text back a hpi check and tell you all you need to know for about 2 quid.
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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Ste
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then let us know what it said obviously!
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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Adam_B
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Letter is from the DVLA.
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by aaronc190
what do ye mean by ringing it?
Using the ID on a stolen car.
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Adam_B
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quote: Originally posted by Ste W
then let us know what it said obviously!
VX220 Turbo 2 owners, no colour changes, not stolen, not scrapped, Damage Category D loss Date 14-09-2008 Repair costs exceed pre accident value.
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deano87
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It was only Cat D
I hope you got a nice pay out if they aren't repairing it but have sold it on.
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Adam_B
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Did i bollocks, insurance companies are all theiving cunts
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deano87
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But Cat D is hardly anything. From your description, that should have been C at least.
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Rob R
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They repaired a VX220 on Wrecks to Riches on Discovery Turbo channel. That needed a new clam and this that and the other and they still managed to get it back on the road for a respectable amount.
[Edited on 13-02-2009 by Rob R]
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Adam_B
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It was the garage that told me about the damage to the bulkhead and that, maybe they told me some porkie pies? Not sure what they would gain from it though, unless its the garage that have now bought it
[Edited on 13-02-2009 by Adam_B]
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